Diagnosed with thyroid gland dysfunction

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A patient has recently been diagnosed with a thyroid gland dysfunction and is following up with her physician. She reports feeling cold, having dry skin, being tired all the time, and gaining weight, despite not eating more food. The physician explains to the patient that she has hypothyroidism.

Discuss how the parathyroid glands differ in function from the thyroid gland. Include in your response the hormone the parathyroid glands secrete and how it works. You will need to defend your answer using specific facts, data, and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source.

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